High-impact and results-driven senior corporate legal professional, advanced professional fluency in both Arabic & English (written & spoken), with more than 17 years’ experience in transformation management with a focus in maintaining compliance in international banking, financial services & payments functions. Trusted advisor in all matters related to correct legal (conventional and Islamic) banking procedures. Combined superior business acumen, communication, and group facilitation skills with the ability to promote an all-inclusive high-performing culture. Calculated risk taker to attain dynamic processes flow in transforming ideas into action; highly skilled in connecting complex and disparate information into a distinct concept and aggressive plan of action. Recognized for shedding the status quo and embracing fresh, alternative thinking to address complex & evolving legal and business problems. Deft in negotiating high-stakes contracts of an international reach.